31 episodes
Take My Word For It WHRO Public Media
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- Business
60-second practical career advice to help write, speak, and lead with confidence.
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Avoid the Word Thing
“Hey, can you hand me that thing?” “Did you receive the thing I sent you?” “Do we have our things ready for the meeting?” The word “thing” can mean, well, anything. That’s why, as a general rule, let’s the word “thing” from our writing and speaking. Instead, replace the “thing” with the actual noun in question…
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You can always send your photos to the media
Let’s say your company had a big grand opening for a new office location. Sadly, no members of the media attended to spread the news. That’s OK. Just be sure you do this next…
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Tell reporters they did a good job – build the relationship
If you read a moving article in the newspaper or watch a compelling story on local news, do the unexpected. Tell the reporter and earn this key contact in the media…
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Elevator pitch – what and why
The best elevator pitch – in other words, a quick summary about what you or your company is all about – has two main parts:
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When to pick up the phone instead of email
Ever been in a back-and-forth email chain with someone and the conversation takes too long to resolve? When is a good time to “pick up the phone” instead of emails and texts?
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Feedback from a Recruiter
Let’s say you went through a recruiter to apply for a job. In the end, the recruiter emails and tells you the company went with someone else. What’s your next move?